Rugby Star Ilona Maher Eyes Bristol Debut

Team USA rugby star Ilona Maher makes Bristol Bears debut in front or record home crowd
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher made her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team in front of a record home crowd of 9,240 fans on Sunday.
Record crowd and fireworks herald Ilona Maher’s debut – here’s how she fared
The pre-match metallic fireworks that erupted into the sky was English rugby’s way of welcoming its latest superstar. Ilona Maher, the most followed rugby player on social media and now as a cult heroine in the sport,
U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher draws record crowd in debut for Bristol
She came off the bench for the final 20 minutes at Ashton Gate to huge cheers but was unable to make a major impact.
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Maher will be "officially unveiled" to fans this weekend, and the Bristol Bears have already moved their Sunday game to a larger venue to accommodate more fans.
Ilona Maher debut draws record crowd but Bristol beaten by Gloucester-Hartpury
Social media sensation Ilona Maher ’s eagerly-anticipated Bristol Bears debut ended in defeat as Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) champions Gloucester-Hartpury beat the Bears 40-17 at Ashton Gate.
Ilona Maher 'was really nervous' for Bristol Bear debut, hopes to show fans the 'quality' of PWR
Ilona Maher admitted she was "really nervous" to make her Bristol Bears debut in a 40-17 defeat to Gloucester-Hartpury, but aims to show the "quality" of PWR.
Rugby star Ilona Maher eyes Bristol debut as ticket sales break club record
Ticket sales have broken a record ahead of U.S. rugby star Ilona Maher making her debut for the Bristol Bears women’s team.
Ilona Maher: 'Nervous' rugby star makes Bristol Bears debut
Ilona Maher said there were nerves ahead of her Bristol Bears debut but believes she has taken a step forward in adjusting to the full-sided format of rugby.
Gloucester-Hartpury beat Bristol Bears 40-17 in Premiership as Ilona Maher makes debut in front of record crowd
Bristol Bears lost at home to Gloucester-Hartpury in their opening match of 2025, as Ilona Maher made her debut for the hosts from the bench.
Ilona Maher makes low-key debut in Bristol Bears defeat
Ilona Maher’s eagerly anticipated debut for Bristol Bears failed to deliver the impact many had hoped for, as the team fell to a heavy 40-17 defeat..
US rugby star Maher draws record crowd on Bristol debut
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